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Program checklist · MS

Chemistry, MS

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
40.0501
Total credits (published)
12
Credits (computed from items)
27
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_3056c67f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Courses

major core · 1 item
  1. Select three of the following core courses. Courses must be selected from three different core areas shown below: 1
    Not resolved to a course
    9

Analytical:

1 item
  1. CHEM 624
    3

Biochemistry:

2 items
  1. CHEM 660
    3
  2. CHEM 662
    3

Environmental:

1 item
  1. CHEM 651
    3

Inorganic:

2 items
  1. CHEM 641
    3
  2. CHEM 646
    3

Organic:

2 items
  1. CHEM 613
    3
  2. CHEM 614
    3

MS without Concentration

concentration · 0 items

    Additional Core Course

    major core · 1 item
    1. CHEM 633
      3

    Chemistry Electives

    electives · 0 items

      Select 3 credits of CHEM designated courses

      0 items

        Select 6 credits of courses in chemistry or related fields, approved by the graduate committee prior to registration

        0 items

          Seminar

          1 item
          1. CHEM 790
            1

          Thesis or Non Thesis

          0 items

            Select the Thesis Option or the Non Thesis Option

            0 items

              Thesis Option

              0 items

                Thesis Option

                1 item
                1. CHEM 799
                  1-6

                Non Thesis Option

                0 items

                  Non Thesis Option

                  4 items
                  1. Select 3 credits of the following:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  2. CHEM 670
                    2
                  3. CHEM 796
                    1-6
                  4. Additional Chemistry Electives
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3

                  Select 3 credits of CHEM designated courses

                  0 items

                    MS with Concentration in Biochemistry (BC)

                    concentration · 0 items

                      Additional Core Course

                      major core · 1 item
                      1. CHEM 633
                        3

                      Chemistry Electives

                      electives · 0 items

                        Select 3 credits of CHEM designated courses

                        0 items

                          Seminar

                          1 item
                          1. CHEM 790
                            1

                          Thesis or Non Thesis

                          0 items

                            Select the Thesis Option or the Non Thesis Option

                            0 items

                              Thesis Option

                              0 items

                                Biochemistry Electives

                                electives · 0 items

                                  Select 6 credits of electives in biochemistry or related fields with approval from the department

                                  electives · 0 items

                                    Thesis

                                    1 item
                                    1. CHEM 799
                                      1-6

                                    Non Thesis Option

                                    0 items

                                      Non Thesis Option

                                      4 items
                                      1. Select 3 credits of the following:
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        3
                                      2. CHEM 670
                                        2
                                      3. CHEM 796
                                        1-6
                                      4. Biochemistry Electives
                                        Not resolved to a course
                                        9

                                      Electives in biochemistry or related fields with approval from department

                                      electives · 0 items

                                        Graduate Course Suggestions

                                        1 item
                                        1. CHEM 633
                                          Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
                                          As published: “Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 1”
                                          3

                                        For Students Interested in the Environmental Sciences

                                        2 items
                                        1. CHEM 627
                                          3
                                        2. CHEM 651
                                          3

                                        For Students Interested in Biochemistry

                                        2 items
                                        1. CHEM 567
                                          3
                                        2. CHEM 660
                                          3

                                        For Students Interested in Organic Chemistry

                                        3 items
                                        1. CHEM 568
                                          3
                                        2. CHEM 613
                                          3
                                        3. CHEM 614
                                          3

                                        For Students Interested in Inorganic Chemistry

                                        2 items
                                        1. CHEM 641
                                          3
                                        2. CHEM 646
                                          3

                                        For Students Interested in Analytical Chemistry

                                        2 items
                                        1. CHEM 624
                                          3
                                        2. CHEM 625
                                          3

                                        For Students Interested in Materials Science

                                        1 item
                                        1. CHEM 680
                                          3
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